Controller:Razer Raiju
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The Razer Raiju is a game controller released by Razer on December 9, 2016.[1]
The Raiju have a symmetrical controller layout, with the overall controller grip design resembles that of the Xbox Wireless Controller. The right face buttons on the Raiju are mechanical-switches-based. It also have two remappable back buttons, two remappable shoulder buttons, 2-step trigger stops.
On August 20, 2018, two improved Raiju models were released: the Raiju Tournament Edition and the Raiju Ultimate.[2] While both models are similar to the original model, Bluetooth connectivity had been added to both models, with the Raiju Tournament Edition having an asymmetrical controller layout, while the Raiju Ultimate have replaceable joystick caps and D-pads, as well as Razer Chroma lighting.
The Raiju have a mobile-orientated version in the form of Raiju Mobile.
Out of the box, the Raiju controllers are generic DirectInput controllers, but can work as XInput controllers when Razer's driver are installed. The audio jack on the controllers only works when wired. As noted, only the Raiju Tournament Edition and Raiju Ultimate support Bluetooth connectivity.
General information
- Product page for Raiju (Archived)
- Product page for Raiju TE (Archived)
- Product page for Raiju Ultimate (Archived)
- Support page for Raiju
- Support page for Raiju Tournament Edition
- Support page for Raiju Ultimate
- User Manual for Raiju
- User Manual for Raiju Tournament Edition
- User Manual for Raiju Ultimate
Inputs
- 1 × clickable 2 point capacitive touchpad: ᴛᴏᴜᴄʜᴘᴀᴅ
- 2 × clickable analog sticks: L3, R3
- 2 × analog triggers: L2, R2
- 4 × digital shoulder buttons: L1, R1, M1, M2
- 4 × digital face buttons: △ ᴛʀɪᴀɴɢʟᴇ, ○ ᴄɪʀᴄʟᴇ, × ᴄʀᴏss, □ sᴏ̨ᴜᴀʀᴇ
- 2 × digital back buttons: M3, M4
- 7 × digital funactional buttons: sʜᴀʀᴇ, ᴏᴘᴛɪᴏɴs, PlayStation,
- 4 × digital directional buttons (D-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
- 4 × digital functional buttons (On Raiju): ʀᴇᴍᴀᴘ, ᴘʀᴏꜰɪʟᴇ, ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ, ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ
- 1 × digital functional button (On Raiju TE): ᴄᴏɴꜰɪɢᴜʀᴇ
- 4 × digital functional buttons (On Raiju Ultimate): ʀᴇᴍᴀᴘ/ᴘʀᴏꜰɪʟᴇ, ᴍɪᴄʀᴏᴘʜᴏɴᴇ, ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ, ᴄᴏɴꜰɪɢᴜʀᴇ
- 1 × mode switch toggle (on Raiju TE and Raiju Ultimate): ᴘꜱ4 ʙᴛ - ᴡɪʀᴇᴅ - ᴘᴄ ʙᴛ
Availability
- Razer Raiju - Amazon.com
- Razer Raiju Ultimate - Amazon.com
- Razer Raiju Tournament Edition - Amazon.com
Controller variations
- The original Raiju, despite having a detachable Micro-USB cable, is a wired-only controller. The blue stick covers are removable. It can store up to two built-in controller profiles.
- The Raiju Tournament Edition added Bluetooth connectivity, but unlike the original model, it have an asymmetrical controller layout. Unlike other models, it can only store one built-in controller profile and requires the Razer Controller app to remap.(See Controller profile and remapping)
- The Raiju Ultimate is similar to the Tournament Edition, but have symmetrical controller layout, replaceable stick caps, replaceable D-pads, Razer Chroma lighting and can store up to four built-in controller profiles. It also included a carrying case.
Use with PC platforms
- By default, all controllers are detected as generic DirectInput controllers.
Connection
USB-Micro
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Bluetooth
- For Raiju Tournament Edition and Raiju Ultimate only.
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Windows
XInput wrapping
- Out of the box, all Raiju models will act as native DirectInput controllers, but can work as XInput controllers when Razer's drivers were installed.
- Razer's XInput drivers can be found here: Raiju, Raiju Tournament Edition, Raiju Ultimate
DS4Windows
- Only when use without the XInput drivers.
- The headphone jack can only be used when used via USB.
- Most controller features are supported.
reWASD
- Supports controller as an DualShock 4.[3] Custom configs for DualShock 4 controller can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.
- Can emulate mouse control on touchpad. It is possible to set mappings to tap and tap with click for touchpad.
- Can emulate an virtual Xbox 360 controller and Xbox Wireless controller to play XInput compatible games without relying on installing Razer's XInput driver.
- Lightbar shows when the battery is critically low.
- Not free of charge.
Steam
Steam Input
- Out of the box, all Raiju models are recognized as standard PS4 controllers, with the DualShock button prompt showing in Steam.
- Has rumble and trackpad support when the XInput drivers are not installed. On both Raiju Tournament Edition and Raiju Ultimate, those features can be used when connected via Bluetooth.
Steam Link compatibility
- Wired or wireless works. Press PlayStation+sʜᴀʀᴇ to power up and be detected by Steam Link. All buttons are mapped correctly.
- Works without any drivers on any operating system that supports Steam.
- Can be used just to send input from a controller to a PC. Go into Streaming options, hit △ and disable video and audio streaming.
- Won't work great unless you connect it to LAN or a low latency Wi-Fi.
- Touchpad input will not be pass through to steam when using Steam Link on android.
Controller profile and remapping
- While both the original Raiju and the Raiju Ultimate have an dedicate remap button, the Raiju Tournament Edition requires the use of Razer Controller mobile app. The app is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- The Razer Controller app requires iOS 13 or Android 10 and later.
Setting up and pairing to the smartphone
Setting up and pairing to the smartphone |
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Remapping the buttons
Remapping the buttons on Razer Controller app |
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Remapping the buttons on the controller |
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Switching the built-in profiles
Switching the controller profiles |
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Support In Games
- Out of the box, all Raiju models are supported by games that use the DirectInput API. On the other hand, Razer's XInput drivers have to be installed for all Raiju models to be supported by games that only use the XInput API.
- Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Games with touchpad support
For a list of games, see List of games that support touchpad.
- Touchpad is placed on the front of the controller, the capacitive type touchpad is a clickable 2-point touchpad with a resolution of 1920x900. The functionality of the touchpad can differ from between games. Recognized gestures: zoom, swipe, pinch and scroll.
- Thanks to Steam Input, reWASD or DS4Windows application, touchpad can be remapped to mouse or right stick in any game.
- Number of games which natively support touchpad controls is limited and touchpad support is still not a PC standard.
Games with DualShock button prompts
Accessories
The contents of the Razer Raiju are as follows:
- Razer Raiju
- Stick cover (attached)
- USB-A to Micro-USB cable
The contents of the Razer Raiju Tournament Edition are as follows:
- Razer Raiju Tournament Edition
- USB-A to Micro-USB cable
The contents of the Razer Raiju Ultimate are as follows:
- Razer Raiju Ultimate
- Set of 2 D-pads
- Set of 4 thumbstick caps: Concave (2), Tall Concave (1), Convex (1)
- USB-A to Micro-USB cable
- Carrying Case
Other information
Technical information
- Razer Raiju: Device name: Razer Raiju, HWID: 1532:1000
- Razer Raiju Tournament Edition: Device name: Razer Raiju Tournament Edition, HWID: 1532:1007 (USB)/1532:100A (Bluetooth)
- Razer Raiju Ultimate: Device name: Razer Raiju Ultimate, HWID: 1532:1004 (USB)/1532:1009 (Bluetooth)
Firmware updates
- Controller firmware can be updated from Windows devices using the firmware updater which can be found on the support pages for all Raiju models. Update process requires wired connection.
References
- ↑ Razer Launches Tournament-grade Controller for Playstation 4 Designed for Esports - Press Release on Razer - last accessed on November 24, 2023
- ↑ Razer Unveils New Playstation 4 Wireless Lineup with Officially Licensed Raiju Controllers and Thresher Headset - Press Release on Razer - last accessed on November 24, 2023
- ↑ reWASD help: Supported devices - last accessed on 24-11-2023